Ball State's program ranks 11th, just behind Duke University, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The magazine surveyed 600 organizations throughout the country.

"To have our program recognized for a second straight year in this category, along side elite business schools and other outstanding education programs around the country, just adds more credibility to our program," said Joseph McKinney, department chair. "This is a well-deserved honor for which our department and the university is very proud."

Ken Shelton, the magazine's editor, said programs were ranked on a set of guidelines that included vision, participation, accountability, curriculum, presentation, take-home value for participants and outreach. 

Highlights of the department include:

• Offering classes face-to-face, through TV (webcasting) and the Internet
• a master's cohort in Indianapolis
• a doctoral cohort in Carmel, Fort Wayne and Elkhart
• a master's program yearlong immersive internship
• has helped the most students obtain a principal's license over the last five years in Indiana
   

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